Burt Ward, who played Batman's sidekick Robin in the 60s TV series and its spin-off movie, is returning to the comics world that spawned his iconic Boy Wonder.

Ward, now aged 66, will appear in a new miniseries from Bluewater Productions that "showcases his superhero legacy and his post-acting passion for pet rescue."

The project is a spin-off from his former co-star's own comic book, The Mis-Adventures of Adam West.

Burt Ward, Boy Wonder will appear first as a free issue during Free Comic Book Day this May and then as a full four-issue mini-series in summer. It's described as "a campy take on Ward's fictional post-Batman life."

The premise follows the actor as he returns to superhero status, this time with his own canine sidekicks as they travel though time fighting villains.

Ward said: "I am excited about working with Bluewater Productions to create a comic book based
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